Duane M. Johnson
Wednesday, October 22, 1930
Date of Death:
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Age:
91 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday May 12, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Thursday May 12, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
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Wednesday, October 22, 1930
Date of Death:
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Age:
91 years old
Wednesday, October 22, 1930
Date of Death:
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Age:
91 years old
Duane M. Johnson
Duane Morris Johnson, 91, of Rochester, MN died Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Seasons Hospice.
Duane was born October 22, 1930 in Rochester, MN to Elmer and Hazel (Anderson) Johnson. He graduated from Kasson High School in 1949. After high school, he married Janet L. Brandli. They had five children, David, Diane, Jill, Brian, and Kerri. They were later divorced.
Duane worked for various dairies as a milkman through the years. He was a well-known and gifted musician who shared his love of music wherever he could. He had a home on Lake Zumbro. Among his many interests, he loved flying his ultra-light plane and sharing his passion for dance with the love of his life, Judy K. Stancl, with whom he spent 35 blissful years until his passing.
He is survived by his partner, Judy K. Stancl; children, Diane (Terry) Whitney, Jill Walch, Brian Johnson, and Kerri Brown; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grands; and his beloved dog, Tiger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, and his two sisters.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Kerri Brown officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service on Thursday with the burial to follow.
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Condolences
The family of Duane M. Johnson has received the following condolences.
Duane was one of my father’s dearest friends and they played music together for decades. If there was not music in heaven before, there sure is now!
Sending condolences to the family!
My sincere condolences to the Johnson family and to Judy, the love of Duane's life, on the loss of Duane. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. While I only met Duane once, having attended one of his musical performances at The Homestead at Rochester in 2018 at the invitation of Judy, it was delightful to listen to Duane sing and play guitar. He had a beautiful singing voice and was also a very talented guitar player. Afterwards, I got to talk to him for a short time and enjoyed our conversation. Over the years of having known Judy through our working out together at the Rochester Athletic Club, she often spoke about Duane's music and also about his love for both fur babies (Teddy and Tiger).
Cherish the memories that you made with Duane over these many years. May he rest in peace.
Judy, if there's anything you need, please let me know. Please also know that I'm thinking of you at this difficult time and holding you in my heart.
Ruth Rothschild
Brian and Family:
We regret not being able to attend your dad's funeral. He was always friendly and happy when saw him at family outings. We know he was sick for quite some time, but it always stings and hurts for a long time when they pass. Your father cared a great deal for our girls, and this was ALWAYS appreciated by us.
May God have a special place in Heaven with peace and music for him. Better times for you and your family will follow we are certain of that.
With Regrets and Symphany.
Jim & Pat Kenyon
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today as you say your final goodbyes.
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers. It’s been many years. We shared so many good times growing up. I regret I won’t make it to the visitation. The Jolly Dutchmen are together again! Rest In Peace, Duane.
So sorry for your loss Brian! Keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time. Please reach out if you need an ear (or a shoulder).
So sorry for your loss. Many memories of our father's in our younger days, The friends are all reunited.
Mary Abel Crowe
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